Cyclic antimicrobial pseudopeptides and uses thereof

Abstract

The present invention provides cyclic antimicrobial pseudopeptides that are useful in a variety of applications. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions, products and kits comprising such cyclic antimicrobial peptides and methods of using these antimicrobial peptides for modifying infectivity, killing microorganisms or inhibiting microbial growth or function and for preventing and/or treating an infection or contamination caused by such microorganisms.

What is claimed is: 
     
       1. A cyclic antimicrobial peptide, wherein said peptide has an amino acid sequence selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID Nos: 2-14. 
     
     
       2. A pharmaceutical composition comprising an effective amount of at least one cyclic antimicrobial peptide according to  claim 1  and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier or excipient. 
     
     
       3. A product comprising at least one cyclic antimicrobial peptide according to  claim 1 , or a composition thereof, wherein the product is selected from the group consisting of bandages, plasters, sutures, adhesives, wound dressings, implants, contact lenses, cleaning solutions, storage solutions, cleaning products, personal care products, and cosmetics.